Author's note December 28, 2020: President Trump signed the COVID relief bill shortly after this post was published. An update appears at the end of the original post. So where exactly is that 1,593 page spending bill that Democrats and Republicans colluded on to sell to the nation with the misnomer "COVID relief?" I can only hope that the president spent some time over the … [Read more...] about Trump Got Even and Republicans Look Really, Really Bad
Government Ethics
When the ends justify the means government ethics is an anachronism. Classic abuses like corruption in office are difficult to ignore and are usually punished sooner or later. Sneaky bad behaviors like spreading disinformation or shaming the nation into agreement on partisan imperatives do more damage and can influence millions of voters.
The worst kinds of unethical behavior are the ones we don’t see coming. They undermine what America stands for and what we believe in. Examples are political rhetoric that distorts the truth, pandering to big money donors, and selecting special interests for legislative favoritism. All of these things point to how government ethics falls by the wayside when opportunity knocks.
What is the Government Ethics category about?
The government ethics category is about what happens when political opportunity takes precedence over doing the right thing. From fake politics to outright thievery, as long as there is money and power to be had government ethics will be an inconvenience best ignored.
Dead Americans Are a Tragedy. So is Protecting China.
Nancy Pelosi didn't waste any time pointing her party's finger at Russia after reports of a massive cyberattack on the U.S. government. While less partisan minds put the pieces together Pelosi played the blame game. She continued spreading her party's debunked claim that Donald Trump is responsible for boogeyman Vladimir Putin's efforts to destroy whatever passes for democracy … [Read more...] about Dead Americans Are a Tragedy. So is Protecting China.
Our Messiah is Not This Pretentious Democratic Party
The mantle of responsibility fell hard on the Democratic Party. Perhaps it was the Christmas season that caused members to frame their latest undertaking in messianic terms, as if the democratic republic they are sworn to save will vanish from the face of the earth if they don’t do the wrong thing. That’s a pretty arrogant take on America’s fragility from self-serving … [Read more...] about Our Messiah is Not This Pretentious Democratic Party
Scorched Earth Politics Will Leave All of Us Burned
What do a nativity scene with Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in cages and the past week on Capitol Hill have in common? They are unmistakable signs that scorched earth politics has gone too far. What’s happening in Washington started as partisan brinksmanship that turned into an all-out, scorched earth war between left and right. A caged nativity is just a symptom of how the … [Read more...] about Scorched Earth Politics Will Leave All of Us Burned
Vulnerable Americans? The Weak Are Targets for Democrats
America is about being on top. Our nation is the preeminent economic and military superpower. We also pride ourselves on our ethical and moral leadership, but now these testaments to our strength are under fire. Socialists like presidential candidate Bernie Sanders who target vulnerable Americans are determined to cast doubt on what makes us great: We must put an end to the … [Read more...] about Vulnerable Americans? The Weak Are Targets for Democrats